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The Maestà by Duccio (1310), depicting the life of Christ, with 26 central scenes devoted to the Passion and Resurrection[1]
Events in the
Life of Jesus according to the canonical gospels
Early life
Annunciation
Visitation
Joseph's dreams
Nativity
Virgin birth
Annunciation to the Shepherds
Adoration of the Shepherds
Circumcision
Adoration of the Magi
Flight into Egypt
Massacre of the Innocents
Presentation
Return to Nazareth
Finding in the Temple
Ministry
Baptism
Temptation
Commissioning the Twelve Apostles
Sermon on the Mount / Plain
Beatitudes
Lord's Prayer
Miracles
Parables
Prayer
Rejection
Transfiguration
Passion
Triumphal entry into Jerusalem
Temple cleansing
Second coming prophecy
Anointing
Last Supper
Farewell Discourse
Paraclete promised
Agony in the Garden
Kiss of Judas
Arrest
Sanhedrin trial
Mocking
Herod's court
Pilate's court
Flagellation
Crown of Thorns
Via Dolorosa
Crucifixion
Descent from the Cross
Entombment
Harrowing of Hell
Resurrection
Empty tomb
Appearances
Noli me tangere
Road to Emmaus
Great Commission
Ascension
In rest of the NT
Road to Damascus
John's vision
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The life of Jesus is primarily outlined in the four canonical gospels, which includes his genealogy and nativity, public ministry, passion, prophecy, resurrection and ascension.[2][3] Other parts of the New Testament – such as the Pauline epistles which were likely written within 20 to 30 years of each other,[4] and which include references to key episodes in the life of Jesus, such as the Last Supper,[2][3][5] and the Acts of the Apostles (1:1–11), which includes more references to the Ascension episode than the canonical gospels[6][7] also expound upon the life of Jesus. In addition to these biblical texts, there are extra-biblical texts that Christians believe make reference to certain events in the life of Jesus, such as Josephus on Jesus and Tacitus on Christ.
In the gospels, the ministry of Jesus starts with his Baptism by John the Baptist. Jesus came to the Jordan River where he was baptized by John the Baptist, after which he fasted for forty days and nights in the Judaean Desert. This early period also includes the first miracle of Jesus in the Marriage at Cana.
The principle locations for the ministry of Jesus were Galilee and Judea, with some activities also taking place in nearby areas such as Perea and Samaria. Jesus' activities in Galilee include a number of miracles and teachings.
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^ abJesus and the Gospels: An Introduction and Survey by Craig L. Blomberg 2009 ISBN 0-8054-4482-3 pp. 441–442
^ abThe encyclopedia of Christianity, Volume 4 by Erwin Fahlbusch, 2005 ISBN 978-0-8028-2416-5 pp. 52–56
^"When were the Bible books written?". www.gty.org. Retrieved 2015-11-23.
^The Bible Knowledge Background Commentary by Craig A. Evans 2003 ISBN 0-7814-3868-3 pp. 465–477
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